The Mediator Role of Job Satisfaction (JS) Among the Relationship Between Electronic Human Resource Management (E - HRM), Employee Performance (EP), and Organizational Commitment (OC)in Family-Owned Small Middle Enterprises (SMEs)in China

Authors

  • Yong See Chen
  • Chao Liu
  • Lou Song

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/fbem.v9i1.8627

Keywords:

Electronic Human Resource Management, Employee Performance, Job satisfaction, Organizational commitment.

Abstract

Purpose – This study explores the relationship between IVs [Electronic Human Resource Management (E - HRM) and Employee Performance (EP)], MV: Job Satisfaction (JS) and Organizational Commitment (OC) is the focus in the context among Small and Medium-sized (SEMs)Family Enterprises in China. Design/methodology/approach – 150 samples can be collected from Small and Medium-sized (SEMs) Family Enterprises in China by utilizing the convenience sampling method. And analyzing method in this study, the quantitative method can be selected by adopting IBMSPASS and PLS-SEM. Findings – Both E-HRM (β=0.380, p<0.01) and EP (β=0.545, p<0.01) have a significant positive impact on Job Satisfaction (JS). Job Satisfaction (JS) is an important factor affecting Organizational Commitment (OC). Job Satisfaction (JS) was included in the proposed model as an intermediary variable. Research limitations/implications – the moderating role of JS in the relationship between IVs (E - HRM, EP) and OC was studied using quantitative methods. The research background and research data are limited to small and medium-sized family enterprises and employees in China. Originality/value – By studying the relationship between IVs (E - HRM and EP), MV (JS), and OC, this paper will help to better understand how different E - HRM and EP affect JS, and how JS affects employees For corporate OC's. With the increasing market competition and rising labor costs in China, improving employees' OC for enterprises may be an important means to cope with future competition.

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21-05-2023

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Chen, Y. S., Liu, C., & Song, L. (2023). The Mediator Role of Job Satisfaction (JS) Among the Relationship Between Electronic Human Resource Management (E - HRM), Employee Performance (EP), and Organizational Commitment (OC)in Family-Owned Small Middle Enterprises (SMEs)in China. Frontiers in Business, Economics and Management, 9(1), 229–237. https://doi.org/10.54097/fbem.v9i1.8627

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